Protect Your Pet Today

A couple of years ago, my parents’ dog Tom died from a case of heart worms. This adorable chow mix suffered with this condition for many months before he passed away. While watching his struggle, I learned about the importance of screening your pet for heart worms regularly. I also discovered how critical giving your furry friend monthly heart worm prevention pills are. My dog new Sammie is screened annually for heart worms. She also takes a pill once each month that is supposed to prevent her from ever succumbing to this heartbreaking problem. Her monthly pill also protects her from fleas. On this blog, you will learn how to protect your pet from heart worms today.

Bugged By Fleas? Simple Steps To Get Them Off Your Dog And Out Of Your House

Posted on:
21 June 2016

If you think fleas aren't a problem because you only found one or two on your dog, think again. For every one flea you see on your dog, there could be hundreds more hiding in your home. That's because fleas could be using your dog as a free taxi service into your home. To get rid of the problem, you have to treat your dog and your home at the same time. Here are some simple steps you can take to get rid of fleas on your dog and in your home.

Start with a Bath

As soon as you find fleas on your dog, you need to give it a good bath. Soaking your dog in a cool tub will cause many of the fleas to fall off in the water. Use a mild shampoo to wash your dog. Be sure to use your fingers to massage the fur all the way down to the roots. This will help loosen the fleas that might still be attached to your pet. For best results add a few drops of eucalyptus oil to the bath water. Eucalyptus oil repels fleas, which will help prevent future infestations. Once you've dried your dog, comb it with a flea comb. This will remove any fleas that might be left in the fur. Be sure to repeat the treatment once a week to keep fleas away.

Suck Them Up

If your dog has fleas, chances are that your carpeting is infested with them too. To get rid of them, you're going to need your vacuum. Vacuum your carpeting at least twice a day – once in the morning and once in the evening. Vacuuming twice a day will help you get the fleas that are at the surface, as well as any fleas that might hatch during the day. Be sure to vacuum each room in your home.

While you're trying to get the flea problem under control, limit the rooms your dog is allowed to access. For best results, limit your dog to just one or two rooms in your home until you've gotten rid of the fleas. This will prevent fleas from jumping back on your dog and re-infesting your home. Be sure to empty the vacuum bag or dirt canister outside when you' re done vacuuming.

If your dog has fleas, use the steps provided above to get the problem under control. If fleas continue to be a problem, be sure to speak to a veterinarian, like one at Kenmore Veterinary Hospital.